Kenneth Matthew Crandall

Kenneth Matthew Crandall, MD, FAANS, FACS serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine with a secondary appointment in Orthopaedics. Board-eligible in neurosurgery, he specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, brain/spine trauma, and nervous system tumors. His clinical practice spans University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore VA, and University of Maryland St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Education:

• 2005: B.S. Neuobiological Sciences, University of Florida (Summa Cum Laude)
• 2009: M.D., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Research Distinction)
• 2009-2015: Neurosurgery Residency, University of Maryland Medical Center
• 2015-2016: Chief Resident, Neurosurgery, University of Maryland/VA Hospital
• 2016-2017: Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship, University of Miami

Dr. Crandall's research focuses on advancing surgical techniques for spinal pathologies through minimally invasive approaches. His work spans spinal oncology, deformity correction (scoliosis), degenerative disease management, and trauma reconstruction. He integrates laboratory pharmacokinetic studies with clinical applications to optimize drug delivery for brain tumors and refine surgical outcomes in complex spinal cases.

His publication record reveals a progression from foundational pharmacokinetic research in pediatric neuro-oncology (2008-2010) toward contemporary innovations in spine surgery (2011-2016). Key themes include intraventricular chemotherapy delivery, spinal deformity correction, trauma management, and minimally invasive techniques – demonstrating consistent translational focus from bench to bedside.

Scientific Recognition:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2008)
• American Cancer Society Research Fellowship (2006)
• Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation Grant (2016)
• Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor (2018)
• Multiple institutional research awards (1999-2008)

As a neurotrauma consultant for the NFL and active committee member in national organizations, Dr. Crandall mentors residents while leading multicenter outcomes research. His grants support spine biomechanics studies and trauma protocol development through collaborations with orthopaedics and oncology teams. Current work emphasizes reducing surgical morbidity via precision techniques and novel biomaterials.

He directs clinical teams across three major medical centers, integrating neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation specialists to manage complex spinal disorders. His lab collaborations focus on pharmacokinetic modeling and surgical innovation, particularly for spinal oncology and deformity correction.